State University of New York at New Paltz Haggerty English Language Program (HELP) [New Paltz, NY] Intensive English Program LOCATION 20 minutes from Stewart International Airport by car. HIGHLIGHTS Join the Conversation Partners Program and practice your English skills with SUNY students Conditional admission to SUNY New Paltz may be granted to academically-qualified students Live in New Paltz, a beautiful and safe university town located just 90 minutes from New York City A Message from School Beth Vargas, Associate Dean, International Programs, Haggerty English Language Program Welcome! Thank you for visiting our profile on ApplyESL.com! We encourage you to learn more about the Haggerty English Language Program (HELP) of the State University of New York at New Paltz. The village of New Paltz is located in a safe, clean and scenic area of upstate New York, just 90 minutes north of New York City.... >> Read Entire Message DATA Type : Public Establishment : 1979 Membership/Accreditation : UCIEP, AAIEP Enrollment : 150 Average Class Size : 12 Student Adviser : Yes Airport Pickup: Yes Internet Access : Yes Tuition : Medium Activities : Weekly Location : Suburban Transportation : Bus, taxi, train CONTACT INFORMATION Haggerty English Language Program VLC Annex 250 SUNY New Paltz 1 Hawk Drive VH250 New Paltz, NY, 12561-2440 ,  TEL: +1 845 257-3595 FAX: +1 845 257-3608 E-mail: esl@newpaltz.edu View Course & Apply Online Intensive English Program The Intensive English Program offers two 16-week sessions during the fall and spring and one 5-week session during the summer term. Students enrolled in the full time program receive a minimum of 18 hours of in-class instruction each week. The Program offers 4 levels of English classes: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, and Academic Purposes. During orientation, students take a placement test to examine their writing, listening, grammar, and speaking skills in order to help determine the level best-suited to their ability The Program's comprehensive curriculum is taught by well-trained instructors to fully develop students' English language skills and cultural orientation. Students in all levels of instruction study reading and writing, listening and speaking, grammar, and special topics (such as TOEFL prep, pronunciation, or American culture classes). Conversation Partners, native English speaking students of the University, are provided for each HELP student to enhance their spoken communications skills. Students studying in the Advanced and Academic Purposes levels may enroll in academic classes at SUNY New Paltz while also taking English classes in HELP. HELP students are considered regular University students so they have full access to all campus facilities, activities and programs. HELP also offers extra cultural activities and field trips to enrich students' American experience, including visits to New York City and other tourist attractions of our area. Class sizes generally range from 7 to 17 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction. CLASS SIZE 7-17 students CLASS LEVELS 4 levels COURSE LENGTH 5, 16 weeks MINIMUM AGE 17 years old REQUIREMENT High school diploma VISA INFORMATION I-20 issued upon request HOUSING Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment DATES  2008  2009 8/19 - 12/19 (16W),2008 1/17 - 5/17 (16W),2009 7/07 - 8/08 (5W),2009 8/20 - 12/18 (16W),2009 APPLICATION FEE US$50 TUITION FEE 2008 5 WEEKS US$1,600 16 WEEKS US$4,480 HOUSING PLACEMENT FEE N/A HOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 5 WEEKS N/A US$ 1,421 N/A 16 WEEKS N/A US$ 3,980 N/A OTHERS Airport Pickup Service US$ 40 University Fees US $350 (5w); US $550 (16w) Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice. Application fee is non-refundable. Housing fees include meals.